An Epidemiological Survey of Cancer-related Fatigue Among Taiwanese Cancer Patients

An Epidemiological Survey of Cancer-related Fatigue Among Taiwanese Cancer Patients

The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence, severity, impacts and managements of CRF among Taiwanese cancer patients.

The cross-sectional survey is conducted at oncology inpatients unit and outpatients clinics of hospitals in Taiwan. Furthermore, the results will elucidate not only the epidemiology of CRF in Taiwan, but will supply physicians with more understanding about CRF, and help them to enhance the quality on cancer care to being perfected in the future.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) Patients who signed the informed consent form
• (2) The age of eligible patients should be > 20 years old.
• (3) Inpatients or outpatients who have been given a diagnosis of cancer
• (4) Able to communicate verbally and completely fill out the questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been given a diagnosis of cognitive impairment are unable to complete the questionnaires